Rod Specs.

The Tidewater Virtue is proprietary to Tidewater Rods, LLC and is constructed of 40 ton nano matrix graphite that took almost 3 years to perfect.  All Tidewater Rods also include an industry standard Lifetime Warranty.  Our blanks are a mid flex with a fast tip.  All ferrule sections (where each section connects) have a hybrid mix, AKA a higher modulus weave of glass and carbon in those areas to make it more powerful, yet still keep the rod a bit loose so you can really feel your back cast.  Feeling your backcast is one of the most important parts of casting a fly rod, as this lets you know when your line has traveled to the correct position to complete beautiful, targeted, and powerful forward casts. This means further casting, higher sensitivity, but with the power to punch big flies through common inshore winds. 

 

The average weight of a 6wt 9ft Tidewater Virtue being only 3.4 oz.  Compare this to a 6wt 9ft $1000+ Sage R8 at 3.25oz or TFO Axiom at 3.3oz.  Are you really interested in spending an extra $651 for 0.1oz? 

 

I designed this blank with the durability to withstand even the harshest saltwater conditions.  Match that with a super high tonnage rating, superior castability, and price point, and we feel we have the competition beat!  All rods are returnable within 15 days if you are not completely satisfied with how it performs.  Please see the Returns/Warranty section for more info.  

 

Tidewater Virtue Specs

5wt - 9ft / 4 Piece - 3.2 oz Average

6wt - 9ft / 4 Piece - 3.4 oz Average

7wt - 9ft / 4 Piece - 3.9 oz Average (majority of the weight is in the Alps Heavy Duty Saltwater reel seat, this balances things out exceptionally.)

8wt - 9ft / 4 Piece - 4.2 oz Average (majority of the weight is in the Alps Heavy Duty Saltwater reel seat, this balances things out exceptionally.)

10wt - 9ft / 4 Piece - 4.8 oz Average (majority of the weight is in the Alps Heavy Duty Saltwater reel seat, this balances things out exceptionally.)

12wt - 9ft / 4 Piece - 5.1 oz Average (majority of the weight is in the Alps Heavy Duty Saltwater reel seat, this balances things out exceptionally.)